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TyrogueScuffle Pokémon バルキーBalkie #0236 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Guts or SteadfastGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Vital Spirit Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Tyrogue 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg Tyrogue 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 91Gen. II-IV UnknownIV 42V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Tyrogue 0HP 1Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed 0HP 0Atk 0Def 0Sp.Atk 0Sp.Def 0Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Tyrogue (Japanese: バルキー Balkie) is a Fighting-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into one of three different Pokémon starting at level 20:

• Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonlee if its Attack is higher than its Defense.
• Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonchan if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
• Tyrogue evolves into Hitmontop if its Attack and Defense stats are equal.

Contents

• 1 Biology
  • 1.1 Evolution
• 2 Game data
  • 2.1 Pokédex entries
  • 2.2 Game locations
    • 2.2.1 In side games
    • 2.2.2 In events
  • 2.3 Stats
    • 2.3.1 Base stats
    • 2.3.2 Pokéathlon stats
  • 2.4 Type effectiveness
  • 2.5 Learnset
    • 2.5.1 By leveling up
    • 2.5.2 By TM
    • 2.5.3 By breeding
    • 2.5.4 Animated series-only moves
  • 2.6 Side game data
  • 2.7 Evolution data
  • 2.8 Sprites
• 3 In animation
  • 3.1 Major appearances
  • 3.2 Minor appearances
  • 3.3 Pokédex entries
• 4 In the manga
  • 4.1 Ash & Pikachu
  • 4.2 Pokémon Adventures
  • 4.3 Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
  • 4.4 Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
  • 4.5 Pokémon Pocket Monsters
• 5 In the TCG
• 6 Trivia
  • 6.1 Origin
    • 6.1.1 Name origin
• 7 In other languages
• 8 Related articles
• 9 External links

Biology

Tyrogue is a humanoid Pokémon with a predominantly pale purple body and brown hips and feet that resemble short pants and shoes. It has three blunt protrusions on top of its head, yellow eyes, and circular sections on each side of its head that resemble protective padding. There are white bands resembling bandages on its torso and wrists. It has thin limbs, and its hands have three fingers each. Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Tyrogue is famous for its eagerness to compete and boundless energy, to such an extent that it will challenge anyone, even larger foes. This is the famous intense desire that Tyrogue is known for. Determined to make itself stronger, Tyrogue will not quit no matter how many times it loses. While it is small, Tyrogue should not be ignored as it can slug a target without warning. As a result, it is always nursing its injuries from fighting opponents larger than itself. As Tyrogue becomes stressed if it is not able to train every day, its Trainer must maintain a regular training schedule. It is usually found in urban areas. The training Tyrogue does influences its possible Evolution into either Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop.

Evolution

Tyrogue evolves into either Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop.

Unevolved Tyrogue Fighting	→	First Evolution Hitmonlee Fighting
	→	First Evolution Hitmonchan Fighting
	→	First Evolution Hitmontop Fighting

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #143 Gold It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. Silver Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. Crystal To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit. Stadium 2 It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby Tyrogue becomes stressed out if it does not get to train every day. When raising this Pokémon, the Trainer must establish and uphold various training methods. Sapphire Emerald Tyrogue become stressed out if they do not get to train every day. When raising this Pokémon, the Trainer must establish a regular training schedule. FireRed Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. LeafGreen It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #145 Diamond It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. SoulSilver Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
Generation V Unova #— Black It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. White Black 2 It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. White 2
Generation VI Central Kalos #— Coastal Kalos #— Mountain Kalos #— Hoenn #— X It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. Y To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit. Omega Ruby Tyrogue becomes stressed out if it does not get to train every day. When raising this Pokémon, the Trainer must establish and uphold various training methods. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #107 Isle of Armor #— Crown Tundra #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. Shield Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. Brilliant Diamond It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #92 Lumiose #— Hyperspace #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Z-A. Scarlet This earnest Pokémon battles all sorts of opponents, searching for the fighting style that suits it best. Violet Its intense desire to become stronger and stronger drives it to recklessly train its body and challenge any opponent it can find to battle.

Tyrogue in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Received from Kiyo in Mt. Mortar Crystal Received from Kiyo in Mt. MortarRoute 34 (Odd Egg*)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Breed Hitmonchan or Hitmonlee Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 208 and 211 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 211 (west side, Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Received from Kiyo in Mt. Mortar Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Route 10 (Swarm) Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fighting) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 112, Jagged Pass, Fiery Path (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 3, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Stony WildernessDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 208 and 211 (Poké Radar)Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Whiteout Cave (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Canyon Biome, Chargestone CavernTera Raid Battles (1★) Legends: Z-A Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Phobos Walker, Endless Level 14, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Steel (5F-8F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) Ranger: SoA Pueltown Ranger: GS Mt. Latolato, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Volcanic Slope Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Steel (1F-8F), Buried Relic (11F-14F, 16F-17F), Wish Cave (11F-14F), Purity Forest (13F-14F), Marvelous Sea (16F-17F), Fantasy Strait (16F-19F)Fainted Pokémon: Thunderwave Cave, Solar Cave, Grand Sea
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#6) Masters EX Egg event (Raise Tyrogue!): Scottie/Bettie & TyrogueEgg

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rage Tyrogue	English	United States	5	January 24 to 30, 2003

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP:35	95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack:35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense:35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk:35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def:35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed:35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Total:210	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damagednormally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

Tyrogue is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tyrogue Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Jump Kick	Fighting	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery DungeonRed Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8% Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP It doesn't matter how often I lose, I don't give up! 26%-50% HP Shoot... My health is down by half already? 1%-25% HP I can't take this... I don't want to lose, but... I feel faint... Level up Up goes my level! I won't lose now!
Pokémon Mystery DungeonExplorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Rescue Elekid Connected to: Sunkern, Elekid, Cranidos Connection Orb Set: 8 Phrases Normal I love fighting! Did you see anyone my size around here? Low HP (< 50%) I'm going to lose...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fighting Poké Assist: Fighting Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-061 It dashes about quickly and throws punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fighting Poké Assist:(present) Fighting Field move:(present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist:(past) Fighting Field move:(past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-100/N-070 It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds Base HP: 43 Base Attack: 61 Base Defense: 43 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #564 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 64 Base Defense: 64 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Rock Smash, Tackle Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Rock Slide, Low Sweep

In Pokémon GO, Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonlee if Attack is its highest IV, Hitmonchan if Defense is its highest IV, or Hitmontop if HP is its highest IV. If there is a tie for its highest IV between two stats, it evolves into one of the Pokémon corresponding to its highest IVs at random. However, if all three stats are tied with the same IV, then there is an even split between evolving into Hitmontop and evolving into either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.

Evolution data

Baby form Tyrogue Fighting	Breed← Level 20(Attack > Defense)→	First Evolution Hitmonlee Fighting
	Breed← Level 20(Attack < Defense)→	First Evolution Hitmonchan Fighting
	Breed← Level 20(Attack = Defense)→	First Evolution Hitmontop Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Tyrogue images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Major appearances

Tyrogue debuted in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble. He had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and was left to fend for himself. As a result, he developed a hatred towards humans. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang of Mankey and Primeape, and together, they would steal from weary travelers, such as Ash and his friends. However, thanks to a Black Belt named Kiyo, who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue regained his trust of humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.

Minor appearances

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Tyrogue evolving into all three of his evolved forms.

In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed in the Battle Stage of the Lilypad Contest. Tyrogue defeated another Coordinator's Meganium and made it to the final round before losing to James's Carnivine.

In Opposites Interact!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue was at the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Tyrogue was at the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In The Power of Us, a Tyrogue was following Harriet around.

A Tyrogue appeared in a fantasy in Solitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of Bea.

A Trainer's Tyrogue appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Tyrogue appeared in The Pokémon Center Lady.

A Tyrogue appeared in HZ115, where it battled against Ult's Sableye.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP233 Tyrogue Ash's Pokédex Tyrogue, the Scuffle Pokémon. Tyrogue is the evolved form of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan. It has a small but very energetic body.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

A Tyrogue appeared in The Tyrogue's Thoughts.

Pokémon Adventures

In Querulous Qwilfish, multiple Tyrogue assisted with the construction of the Battle Tower.

In Scrappy Skarmory, two Tyrogue helped Chuck's wife prepare for dinner in the Cianwood Gym.

In The Last Battle X, Bruno was seen with a Tyrogue on his team.

In Well Met, Weepinbell, Platinum's butler, Sebastian, is shown in possession of multiple Tyrogue that he used to corner Diamond when he mistook him for an intruder.

In Sylveon Enchants, a Battle Girl's Tyrogue was at the Mini-game Corner.

In Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, a wild Tyrogue was in the Wild Area.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Gold received a Tyrogue as a prize from a battle tournament at the Goldenrod Game Corner in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu has a Tyrogue, as seen in GDZ51. It evolved into a Hitmontop in the same chapter.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red's Tyrogue

One of Red's main Pokémon in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels is a Tyrogue. It is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red's team, often getting into fights with Clefairy. It was later released in Pocket Monsters HGSS.

In the TCG

Main article: Tyrogue (TCG)

Trivia

• Tyrogue has several unique attributes:
  • It is the only Pokémon whose Evolution is determined by stats.
  • It is the only baby Pokémon whose stats are all equal.
  • It is the only Pokémon that created a shared evolutionary line between two Pokémon that were previously unrelated.
• Not including Evolutions into regional forms, Tyrogue is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation II to have a branched Evolution.
  • Prior to the introduction of Dipplin, Tyrogue was the only Pokémon to have three different Evolutions.
• If a Tyrogue is hacked into Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the National Pokédex is obtained, it will be able to evolve into Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan, but due to FireRed and LeafGreen preventing Evolution into non-Generation I Pokémon, it will be unable to evolve into Hitmontop.
• While Hitmontop shares the Ability Steadfast with Tyrogue, Tyrogue cannot retain this Ability after evolving. This is because Tyrogue's Steadfast is its second Ability, while Hitmontop's Steadfast is its Hidden Ability. This trait is shared with Cubone and Alolan Marowak's Ability, Rock Head.
• Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
  • Tyrogue also has the lowest base Attack stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.

Origin

Tyrogue draws inspiration, especially in its most recent artwork, from wrestlers. The designs on Tyrogue's body resemble the uniform of most scholastic wrestling teams—possibly showing its maturity as a fighter (a younger creature, while its evolved forms seem more professional). Tyrogue's head is also shaped similarly to wrestling headgear meant to protect ears from long-term injury.

Name origin

Tyrogue may be a combination of tyro (a beginner) or tyke (child) and rogue (one who is playfully mischievous).

Balkie may be a corruption of bulky. It may also involve battle and rookie.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese バルキー Balkie From bulky, battle, and rookie French Debugant From débutant and gant Spanish Tyrogue Same as English name German Rabauz From Rabauke and Raubauz Italian Tyrogue Same as English name Korean 배루키 Baeruki Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 無畏小子 / 无畏小子 Wúwèixiǎozi*巴爾郎 / 巴尔郎 Bā'ěrláng* From 無畏 / 无畏 wúwèi and 小子 xiǎoziFrom the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 láng Cantonese Chinese 無畏小子 Mòuhwaisíují*巴爾郎 Bāyíhlòhng* From 無畏 mòuhwai and 小子 síujíFrom the Mandarin-based partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 lòhng

More languages Hebrew טיירוג Tayrog Transcription of English name Hindi फ़ाइटनौ Fightnow From fight and now Indonesian Balky Same as Japanese name Russian Тирог Tirog Transcription of English name Thai บัลกี Banki Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Red's Tyrogue
• Hitmons
• Baby Pokémon

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